How to advance river-sea direct transportation while simultaneously driving the green transformation of domestic and international waterborne shipping? This remains one of the key challenges facing the maritime transport industry today. Recent policy updates from the Ministry of Transport have clarified minimum capacity requirements for vessels engaged in river-sea direct shipping, aiming to strengthen both encouragement and oversight in this sector.
According to newly released policy documents, companies exclusively operating river-sea direct shipping services will now have their minimum vessel capacity standards aligned with those applied to inland waterway transport operators. This regulatory adjustment implements provisions from the "Domestic Waterway Transport Management Regulations" and related notices concerning vessel capacity compliance, with the ultimate goal of enhancing transportation efficiency.
Beyond meeting these baseline capacity requirements, river-sea direct shipping companies that simultaneously engage in other domestic waterway transport operations must also satisfy the minimum vessel capacity standards applicable to those additional services. This comprehensive approach ensures both industry standardization and safety, while contributing to overall improvements in waterway transport quality and sustainable development.
In summary, while benefiting from these policy incentives, river-sea direct shipping operators must strictly comply with all applicable vessel capacity standards. This balanced framework supports the dual objectives of advancing green transportation initiatives and optimizing overall port operational efficiency.
